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Ohio's New Law Restricts Marijuana, Sparks Criticism

12/22/2025

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 56 into law.
The law bans bringing legally purchased marijuana from other states into Ohio.
It reduces THC levels in marijuana extracts and removes protections against discrimination for marijuana use.
The law allocates 36% of adult-use marijuana sales revenue to municipalities with dispensaries and takes effect in 90 days.
Critics, including Ohioans for Cannabis Choice, say the bill undermines voter-approved legalization and threatens small businesses.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 56 into law.
The law bans bringing legally purchased marijuana from other states into Ohio.
It reduces THC levels in marijuana extracts and removes protections against discrimination for marijuana use.
The law allocates 36% of adult-use marijuana sales revenue to municipalities with dispensaries and takes effect in 90 days.
Critics, including Ohioans for Cannabis Choice, say the bill undermines voter-approved legalization and threatens small businesses.